Dr. Prafulla Singh, MD
San Antonio, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Singh, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Prafulla Singh, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Singh graduated from Agartala Government Medical College and completed his residency at Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Pain Management; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Anesthesiology; St Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Internal Medicine. Dr. Singh is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Singh’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Singh’s office at (210) 527-1166.
Where did Dr. Singh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Pain Management; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Anesthesiology; St Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Internal Medicine | St Joseph Mercy-Oakland Program
Medical School: Agartala Government Medical College | Government Medical College Srinagar
Is Dr. Singh board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Prafulla Singh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Singh speak?
Dr. Singh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Singh typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Singh diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Singh. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Singh typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Singh performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Singh. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Singh accept my insurance?
Dr. Singh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 527-1166 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Singh accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Singh in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Singh's office located?
Dr. Prafulla Singh's Primary Practice
1200 Brooklyn Ave Ste 140
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 527-1166
What is Dr. Singh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Singh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457439861.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Singh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Singh
What is Dr. Prafulla Singh's specialty?
Dr. Singh is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?
Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches.
Is this Dr. Prafulla Singh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Singh is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Prafulla Singh accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Prafulla Singh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prafulla Singh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Singh's office at (210) 527-1166 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prafulla Singh?
Please contact Dr. Singh's office at (210) 527-1166 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Prafulla Singh have?
Dr. Prafulla Singh is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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